Infarm is the world's fastest growing vertical farming network, founded in Berlin in 2013 by Osnat Michaeli and the brothers Erez and Guy Galonska. Passionate to eat better, they were growing their own food, enjoying all the flavor and nutrients, without the chemical pesticides and transport kilometers.
With the aim to share the goodness of own-grown produce with everyone, they developed a smart modular farming system that allows distribution of farms throughout the urban environment, growing fresh produce in any available space and fulfilling any market demand.
Today, with cutting edge R&D, patented technologies, and a leading multi-disciplinary team, Infarm is growing a global cloud-connected farming network helping cities become self-sufficient in their food production while significantly improving the safety, quality, and environmental footprint of our food. Infarm provides premium local fresh produce at affordable prices. For everyone. Everywhere.
Who you are
- You're excited about our vision to reshape the food industry.
- You believe diversity, collaboration and teamwork are key drivers for success.
- You thrive in an environment where you can take ownership and solve hard problems.
- You are self-motivated, focused and have an eye for safety and work quality
- You are an experienced team leader who leads by example
- You love a challenge and want to do well while doing good.
- You want to expand your horizons and grow with us as we grow.
Responsibilities
At Infarm we grow a smart worldwide Infarm network that brings farming to the people. The Installation & Activation team contributes to that mission by delivering fully commissioned farming systems to our internal customers, Operations and Maintenance teams.
- Manage a team of 3-6 Installation specialists, the Farming Installation Team (FIT)
- 2+ years of experience as a tradesman, with some strong technical background in one or several of the following: electricity, plumbing, PVC Gluing, pumps, valves, coolers, irrigation systems, LED lamp units and fans
- Valid driving license, Forklift & Scissor lift license and ability to travel domestically and internationally by air, rail and/or car
- You need to have or be willing to undertake forklift certification, fall arrest, working at heights and any other required certification to fulfil the necessary work scope safely
- 2+ of experience in working on construction sites
- Manage additional freelance support during intense work phases
- Plan and forecast the team's activities (Who, when, where, what for)
- Report on the team weekly achievements, issues and next steps
- Monitor the installation progress, ensure timeline is met and escalate risks
- Ensure the cohesion and motivation of your team
- Ensure that Health & Safety protocols on sites are enforced at all times
- Manage all shipment arrivals, including unloading and storing. This also includes coordinating material flow between the IGC facility and the 3PL location.
- Internalize the Installation timeline and all relevant milestones, making sure the GC timeline stays in tune with ours and that all site readiness requirements are in place before external vendor installation teams arrive on site.
- Communicate any delays or potential blockers to the project team and facilitate solutions.
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Work closely with the Farming Systems Installation Team, Project Managers and the Construction Team, supporting them where needed.
- Opex per site (machine rental, Tools, consumables)
- Demonstrate an active part of the Installation team with the following scope:
- Play a key role in multiple installation projects, working together with various project team members with different functional expertise on Infarm’s largest installation sites.
- Support installations of Infarm’s latest farm systems from preparation to handover, support the collaboration between the internal and external installation workforce during all phases of installation.
- Own the delivery, offloading, Material checks and secure storage of all materials and subsystems on-site.
- Prepare the installation area for a seamless execution of installation including the setup of the installation equipment and construction machinery as well as solving site-specific challenges at short notice.
- Mechanical installations, basic plumbing and support the installation team´s electrician on his daily tasks.
- Waste management (packing and material leftovers) during and after the installations
- Demonstrate pride in knowing that your project is responsible for setting up Infarm's newest vertical farming production hub
Your key deliverables are:
- Weekly team calendar up to date
- Weekly team WBR document (achievements, issues, follow up, next steps)
- Lessons learned document at project end
- Run weekly team meeting
- Take part in daily ‘Tool-Box’ Talk with all other site working groups
- Keep Installation documentation up to date.
Requirements
- You have technical experience w/ the installation of Infarm´s systems including demonstrated skills in plumbing and basic electrical knowledge, construction, material flow and health and safety protocols.
- You are a self-starter with hands-on approach
- You need to have or be willing to undertake forklift certification, fall arrest, working at heights and any other required certification to fulfil the necessary work scope safely
- You have demonstrated the ability to manage a team of up to 6 specialists on a construction site including 3+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated Ability to build positive and productive relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and work both independently and within a team.
- Intermediate technical competency including demonstrated ability to use Google docs/Microsoft Office to be able to explain performance measures and trends
- Demonstrated Project management skills including the ability to use technology to communicate and document data; ability to read, write and communicate information, instructions and direction in English; and ability to use technology to communicate and document data.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to travel domestically and internationally by air, rail and/or car
- You are able to support system documentation, focused on adaptations between the European and North American markets.
- You are able to create effective SOPs used for training purposes and you are open to training team members to support the company growth.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Criteria (WIP)
- The ability to lift up to 80 pounds regularly
- The ability to work standing and in crouched and confined positions for long periods of time and performing dexterous tasks such as routing cables, connecting small fittings and working effectively with restricted space.
- The ability to reach, stoop, bend over and be generally flexible and mobile.
- The ability to distinguish between colors
- The ability to respond quickly to sounds
- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
- The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds
- The ability to work in construction site facilities at all times of year where the individual can work in temperature extremes
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day
- The skill and ability to use both hand and power tools
- The ability to work at heights
- The ability to safely use heavy construction machinery such as Forklifts and scissor lifts
What we offer
- The opportunity to join Infarm as we expand across the globe and help change the future of farming
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A friendly work environment with a diverse group of motivated, talented, and visionary colleagues
- 20 days of accrued Paid Time Off Annually
- Fresh herbs to take home
Infarm is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to grow an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive, regardless of your background and circumstances. We nurture diversity because we appreciate the uniqueness and differences between people. Each employee’s distinctive experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints helps us build a resilient environment, where we can all learn, grow, and create great things together. All applicants are given equal opportunity regardless of age, gender identity or expression, language, disability, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, belief, culture, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation.
This job description is subject to change at any time
